Six months of limping led this 7-year-old mixed-breed dog to our hospital Her owner noticed the limping had been getting worse, and she would make a squeaking sound when being lifted, so we performed radiographs for a closer look. We discovered that both kneecaps were slipping out of place, along with a cranial cruciate ligament injury in … Read moreMedial Patellar Luxation AND TPLO – Mixed Breed
This sweet 9-year-old Golden Retriever girl came to us after limping on her back left leg for several months. The lameness was on and off, but her owner noticed she was having a harder time getting up and would wince when putting weight on that leg. After a thorough orthopedic exam and radiographs, we diagnosed … Read moreTPLO – Golden
This brave pup came to us with a growing oral mass on his gum that was pushing through a tooth. He had another mass removed in the past, and this new one needed careful surgical removal to ensure the best outcome. Recurrence Note: Oral masses can sometimes come back. It’s important for all pet owners to monitor their pets … Read moreOral Cancer Mass Removal – Anonymous
This sweet 4-year-old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had been limping on her right back leg for about a year. Her owner noticed the leg looked thinner than the other and that she would yelp when we touched near her hip. After radiographs, we confirmed a cruciate ligament tear, and she underwent a TPLO surgery. The surgery went smoothly, and she’s healing wonderfully! We’re so … Read moreTPLO – Cavalier
Cystotomy Success: Bladder Stones Removed! This sweet pup came in for a bladder stone consult after an ultrasound at another clinic showed stones and surgery was recommended. After taking radiographs, we confirmed she needed a cystotomy, a surgery where the bladder is carefully opened to remove the stones and prevent further complications. Everything went perfectly during … Read moreCystotomy – Anonymous
This sweet Shih Tzu came to us limping on her right hind leg, showing clear signs of discomfort and pain. After a thorough physical exam and radiographs, we discovered her kneecap (patellar) had slipped out of its normal position — a condition known as patellar luxation. Our team performed a patellar luxation repair surgery, and everything … Read morePatellar Luxation Correction – Shih Tzu
After escaping overnight, Loki came home limping on his back left leg and was painful to the touch. After a thorough exam and radiographs, we found that he needed FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery. Trauma such as a fall, jump, or unknown accident can damage the hip joint, causing pain and limping. In cases of … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Loki
Cashew, a 1-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, was brought to us after his owner noticed he wasn’t putting weight on his back right leg and had already visited the ER. After radiographs and a thorough exam, we discovered he had a cruciate ligament tear and would need TPLO surgery to get him back on his feet. … Read moreTPLO Surgery – Cashew
Scrappy’s Knee Surgery Victory! This brave 11-year-old Chihuahua mix came in after his owner noticed his knee kept dislocating. Radiographs showed a severe Grade 4 patellar luxation and a torn cruciate ligament. Given his age, size, and breed, combining patellar luxation correction with lateral suture surgery was the safest and most effective option for him. … Read morePatellar Luxation Correction with Lateral Suture – Scrappy
Mochi’s FHO Surgery Mochi, an 18-year-old Pomeranian, came to see us for difficulty walking and low activity. The owner had visited another hospital first but came to us for further care. X-rays showed that Mochi’s left femoral head was dislocated, and an FHO surgery was needed as soon as possible. Common signs of hip dislocation … Read moreFemoral Head Ostectomy – Mochi